Injuries Reported in Two-Vehicle Collision on Samoa Boulevard; Traffic Congested
Just before 2 p.m. today, October 11, a two-vehicle collision was reported on Samoa Boulevard in Arcata.
The initial report stated that two vehicles collided at the intersection of Samoa Boulevard and South G Street. Medical personnel were dispatched to the scene, code 3. Upon arrival, two juvenile occupants involved in the collision were reported to injured. One minor was suffering from chest pain, while the other stated they had head pain.
Screenshot of the Caltrans camera on the QuickMap
Two tow trucks were requested. At least one vehicle had major front-end damage, and one had a broken axle.
Traffic on Samoa Boulevard remains impacted as emergency personnel remain on scene. If possible, use an alternate route.
Screenshot of Caltrans’ QuickMap
Please remember that information gathered from initial reports is subject to revision as more facts become available.
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Caltrans needs to change the East and West bound turn signals from a solid green to a flashing yellow arrow. I feel that this will cut down a considerable amount of collisions at this intersection.
Sure. But drivers need to slow their roll and drive defensively. This was probably one person going too fast and the other jumping the gun in their turn. Both aggressive behavior. I’ve seen it often.
When Eureka changed a couple of their busy intersections from a solid green turn light to flashing yellow arrow version, I stopped hearing about collisions at those intersections.
I remember hearing about collisions occurring on regular basis at those intersections, now it has gone fairly silent since.
I think CalTrans is currently taking community feedback re the on-off-ramp/Samoa Blvd area. Changes are coming.
I wouldn’t be surprised if a roundabout is on the table as an option.
That would be lovely!!! Something to be excited for in the future! Lol
Yep, the city’s hosting a walking tour on the 19th.
https://www.cityofarcata.org/civicalerts.aspx?AID=509